Middle school is hard. Socially. Academically. Emotionally. Financially. Physically. Basically all of the ways. The body is changing, the mind is changing, the expectations and responsibilities are changing. All of that comes together in one growing-crazy-fast body, intermingles with hormones, and comes out in the form of tears. Or, if your offspring is male, probably fewer tears and more surly attitude featuring disgusted moans, exasperated
Dude Mom Life: Dude House Sounds, Vol. 4
So many of our conversations end in me laughing. Or, shaking my head. Or shaking my head while laughing. Their minds are just so amazing and I guess a filter is something that grows in during puberty. Or, never… Dude Mom Life: Dude House Sounds, Vol. 4 After his bath… Dude 3: It’s like I’m Superman. With the glasses. And he has this same curl
DudeMomLife: 5 Skills You Must Have to Raise Boys
Being the mom to a house full of Dudes requires you to develop a certain skill set. No one cares that I can use a glitter pen like a boss or that I learned to make a tutu in less than an hour with just a yard of tulle and a strip of ribbon. As someone who previously lived the life of a girly girl,
Dude Mom Life: Dude House Sounds, Vol.3
I know, you’re dying for a fashion post. And, I’m dying to wear real pants. But, since Dude 2 had his tonsillectomy last week I’ve not donned a single pair. So, maybe next week, when everyone is all healed up and I have time to think about something other than milkshakes and pain meds, I’ll show you some back to school style. Or like, my
Dude Mom Life: Dude House Sounds. Vol 2
These are the sounds that Dude houses make… Dude 2: Mom, how much do you like farting? Me: Ummmm, I don’t fart and if I did, pretty sure I wouldn’t like it. Dude 2: I do not get girls. ************************************************************************** “Tony Stark looks like he’s about 30; way younger than you do, Mom.” Me (in my mind): Really? Today was a rough day, I’ll admit,
Mom Truths: Things to Remember on Your Worst Mom Day Ever
Every mama on the planet would agree that when it comes to challenging moments and gut wrenching days, few have pushed you to the brink like those presented to you courtesy of your children. Parenting is hard. Like, crazy-I-think-I’m-gonna-barf-from-crying-so-hard hard. For both parents. I greatly appreciate the role of the father. I know that DudeDad has had intense daddying days. I realize that his worries,
Friday Night Tykes: Youth Football Meets Reality TV.
There are few things that I see on television that really get to me. I know what TV is about: entertainment money. Networks need it to survive, just like all the rest of us. Producers know that. Everyone involved in the process of creating a ratings worthy TV shows know that. Viewers, inherently, know that too. Everyone who has ever watched a reality show for
Dude Mom Life. Things Moms of Boys Say: Bathroom Edition.
If there is one place on this planet that moms of boys note a difference between their life with son’s and that of their friends with daughters, it’s in the bathroom. Come by my house, stand outside my door (but, like don’t let me catch you because I will SO call the cops on you), this is what you will hear. 15 Things Moms of
DudeMom Life: You Know You’re a Boy Mom If…
…you aren’t even shocked anymore when your son announces that he has to go to the bathroom and then gets up from the couch to walk outside into your yard to handle his business. …your dirty sock pile is like twice as big as your dirty underwear pile. Because Dudes pretty much know they can wear their underwear for two days and not change them,